Question
hyperbola passes through the point P(√2, √3) and has foci at (± 2, 0). Then the tangent to this hyperbola at P also passes through the point
Solution
C.
Equation of hyperbola is
foci is (±2, 0) hence ae = 2, ⇒ a2e2 = 4
b2 = a2(e2 – 1)
∴ a2 + b2 = 4
Hyperbola passes through √2,√3